Posting to inform parents considering Camp Coleman. I grew up going to Coleman and decided to…read moreenroll my two children this summer. At orientation, the camp owner saw my pre k child feeling nervous. My son hadn't even met his counselors before the camp owner decided it would be mandatory for me to hire a babysitter to babysit my son in order for him to attend camp. I calmly explained that my son can be shy especially in new surroundings. My suggestions for success for my child were completely dismissed and were met with smug comments and complete lack of empathy. It was shocking and disappointing to see Coleman heading in this direction. If you are considering Camp Coleman, I strongly advise going elsewhere, where ownership cares about your children and not just your check. What kind of camp is this!?

I attended Coleman Country Day Camp every summer from ages 10-14 and I vividly remember having an…read moreabsolute blast and making a ton of great friends. I got a chance to visit them last summer when my family took my little cousin there for a day tour. I was blown away by how much they've grown both in sheer size of the property and all of the cool features they've built. Walking from the parking lot brought back so many memories. It's kind of wild how your brain can instantly bring you back to specific moments from over 20 years ago. The wildest thing that I saw they had built was their new American Ninja Warrior Course. It wasn't any rinky dink diy job either... it felt like I was on the set of the actual show! All of the staff members I met were outstanding young men and women. They were all professional, polite, and enthusiastic about their job. I remember my counselors back in the day having those same qualities and it's clear that Coleman really hires good people. I accredit my current skills in swimming and archery to the wonderful instructions that I received day in and day out when I went. Looking at the prices, they've certainly gone up since I was little but everything sure has. I'm sure if you ask my parents, they'd tell you that it was worth the cost because when the bus dropped me off in the evening each day, I was very happy but also completely exhausted. I would eat dinner, head to my room, and knock out immediately. Prior to my camp days, getting a kid like me to bed was darn near impossible. If you're looking for a phenomenal camp for your child, I'd give them a call to explore your options or to simply learn more.

Amazing camp!!! So much singing, dancing, music, fun and creativity in each week! I love how you…read morecan get a mini recital every Friday! The owners and staff really care about the children and make sure they have a great time!

Great camp and the kids love it! I like the flexibility of being able to go as many weeks as you…read morewant!

My daughter attended last summer for camp and had a great time. I put my son in the 2s program…read morethis year and it's been a wonderful experience for us! He's learning more than I thought he would at this age and is excelling because of the amazing staff. Ms Samantha's 2s class has been a great start to his school experience!

It's 5 stars for me! We sent my son here when he was 3 & 4 for the pre-K programs and we are doing…read morethe same with my daughter right now. The staff is on their A-game. Good communication, punctual and polite. Some of the staff are local Bellmore residents. They take care of my daughter as if she was their own. I really love the program and appreciate all that my daughter has learned so much in the past 1.5 yrs, educationally and socially. She was a Covid baby so it's nice to see how she has matured and grown thanks to the support of teachers and staff. They also offer a lot of additional support like camp during school breaks and mom / dad events. Make sure to check them out! Thank you South Shore!

My 2 year old loves the summer camp. So glad we found this place. It small and not overwhelming and…read morethey are flexible with a toddler who is being dropped off for the first time

The separation classes helped my son immensely! It was such a relief to find this program that…read moreunderstood what kids go need. The educators there were so caring and thoughtful. I definitely recommend MATSS.

Had the worst summer of my life. This camp absolutely ruined a big portion of my summer. First, the…read moretrips were absolutely horrendous. We would take overcrowded buses to horrible trips and we would eat the disgusting and spoiled camp "lunches". Next, the counslers. The counslers are poorly selected and act like assholes towards us. They also think they have the right to take away electronic items from us such phones and handhelds when we were just innocently using them to play a game or so hi to a friend. They would force kids to triple up in a small 2 person seat so they can get their own seat normally meant for 3 people. They would force us to participate in things we don't want to do and treat us like 2 year olds. Every year, Twin Oaks goes to a broadway show and does a workshop in the morning before the show. The workshops are very boring and nobody enjoys it. If you try to sit out the counselors being the a-holes they are, will start yelling and they even made a couple kids CRY by yelling at them to participate. Also that day, we had stale bagels for lunch! Figures... I highly recommend NOT sending your children to this camp for day camp or the travel program unless, you want your child to be harassed by the so called counselors, sent on terrible trips, eat stale lunches and be packed into overcrowded mini buses. Even though the trips look like and sound like a lot of fun, the camp always figures out how to ruin it! They can't do a single right and they are very cheap!

When I was very young I came to this camp I wasn't quite ready for the camp that I went to after…read morethat but I think Hal I hope I got your name right if you haven't sold the camp I had a great experience they had all kinds of fun days I was around five or six they had me and my sister there it was about three or four we are grateful for your camp and we want to see you do business for the next hundred years you are a great camp and if I still lived in Long Island and had kids I would send them directly to you you are a great business and you guys deserve this review I thank you for having me as a camper when I was a young person I'm now 33 living in Florida I suggested camp to anyone it is a great camp it is a camp that actually Does something they probably don't even realize they get kids ready for sleep away camp that's what got me to go to Brookwood campus so I think the staff from the 1990s every summer for a few years I came to camp at twin oaks I love this place I want to see it around for many many many many more decades great job guys keep it up

What an amazing experience! My partner and I were super nervous, but the staff here are so well…read moretrained I walked out having felt like a professional. Jenn, Bri, Tyler and Max thank you for embracing myself and my partner. You all made sure we were comfortable and most importantly safe. A special thanks to Tyler who made us feel right at home. Tips: Trust the staff! They know exactly what they're doing.

Are you afraid of stepping out of your comfort zone? Are you in some sort of midlife crisis? Do…read morethis. Take a plunge, and you will find your hidden courage. At least you will get a full body workout from which you will be pretty sore for several days afterwards. I took my wife to do this as a surprise for her. She was totally freaking out when we drove into the parking lot. So was I because I've never done it before and the setup looks scary. We did it along with three other young kids who are probably not even half of my age. They made it look so easy, and they were able to do all the moves including the final catch beautifully. I tried four times and still couldn't complete the final catch. From the video I looked like a dead fish hanging on rope, but this is totally worthy! The staff are awesome. Miguel, Jane and Anthony are hyper energetic, and they definitely saw the fear in our eyes, so they tried everything to encourage us and made this a really fun experience.

My 7yr old went to the Williston Park location this past summer and loved it! The previous year he…read morewent to one of the big "fancy" camps around, and it was way too overwhelming for him. CampsRUs is great for kids that aren't super into sports and competition, and prefer other activities. Each day is different. They go to a nearby town pool 1x a week, and 1-2x a week have a fun trip. This year they went to White Post Farms, Adventureland, Bounce, laser tag, bowling, Bellmore Playhouse, and a bunch of other places. Trips are different for each age group. The camp is run out of a school, so they have a playground and gym, as well as classes in stem, arts & crafts, etc. One day they had a slime truck come, another day the NY Islanders came, another day was a petting zoo with pony rides. I love that the camp has a Facebook message group and sends pictures every day of what your kids are doing. They are family run, and seem to really care.

I threw a party there for my son recently (dodgeball and gaga), and the party itself was fine. The…read morepeople who worked the party were attentive and helpful, interacted with the kids, and made sure the action never stopped for all the boys. 2 of the guys seemed to be much better than the 3rd, but all in all was OK. When it came time to pay the bill, though, I noticed a few things: 1. they charged me for the original 27 kids even though I only had 23 show up (I didn't care so much about that), 2. the "recommended" a cumulative $100 tip (this is really high buy almost anyone's standards - and I chose to give $25 per worker, which I STILL think is high), and 3. there were pies left over from the party that I paid for and they weren't sending me home with them. After a really good party, when it came down to their billing, the tip reco, and then keeping the pizza without even asking if I wanted it (especially when they charged me for 27 kids-worth of pizza), I ended a great party with a not-so-great taste in my mouth from the experience.

Awesome awesome awesome. Can't say enough about them. Very friendly. Great coaches. Both my 10 yo…read moreson and 8 yo daughter learning so much. Much better after each lesson.